Testing Products for ASTM D5035
APP-D5035Unlike the Grab test, the entire width of the fabric strip is clamped and pulled. This configuration focuses on the Newton-Series control architecture to ensure high-fidelity data acquisition. Utilizing a 32-bit digital signal processor, the system provides a superior Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), which is essential for capturing precise material transitions that lower-resolution systems often miss.
The load frame for this application has been selected to provide the most cost-effective solution capable of meeting the standard’s peak force requirements. While TestResources offers a wide range of frame geometries, this specific selection represents the optimal balance between laboratory CAPEX and technical compliance. Any frame in our catalog meeting the minimum load rating will adhere to the standard; however, this configuration is our primary recommendation for those seeking a reliable, streamlined testing platform without unnecessary complexity.=
Edge Fraying: You must ravel the edges (pull out side threads) to reach the exact target width.
Use Rubber-Coated Grip Faces to prevent the fabric from spitting out of the grips.
Regulatory & Test Details
| App Id | APP-D5035 |
|---|---|
| App Standard | ASTM D5035 |
| Standard Organization | ASTM |
| Test Type | Tension |
| Material Type | Textiles |
| Specimen Type | 1" or 2" Wide Strip |
| Industry Type | Apparel |
| Min Force Kn | 5 |
| Max Force Kn | 50 |
| Max Spd Mm/m | 300 |
| Expert Spd | Matches D5034 (Strip vs Grab). |
| Pointer App Software | N-ASTM-D5035 |
| Pointer Fixture Family | G-ASTM-D5035 |
| Pointer Strain Family | E-ASTM-D5035 |
Implementation Commentary
This is the True Material Strength test for fabrics, whereas D5034 is for End-Use simulation.
Common Pitfalls
Clamping so hard that the fibers are crushed at the jaw line, causing a jaw break.